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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Templegate: Jesus Cleanses The Temple - Easter 2024

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 1, 2024
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    The Bible says that many were willing to believe in Him because of His signs, or His miracles. Still, Jesus can see through such false “belief.” If belief were a pool of water, then their belief would have been a puddle.

    Happy Easter to all of you, and we are so glad you are here this morning. Ever since Watergate that took down the 37th President of the United States, scandal and corruption stories often end with the word” gate” as a result. There was Nannygate, Deflategate, Grannygate, and Spygate. I invite you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Profit Of Believing

    Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011
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    A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

    1. If, Honoratus, a heretic, and a man trusting heretics seemed to me one and the same, I should judge it my duty to remain silent both in tongue and pen in this matter. But now, whereas there is a very great difference between these two: forasmuch as he, in my opinion, is an heretic, who, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Gossip, Backbiting, Slander, Evil Speaking, And Malice

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 176 ratings
     | 18,308 views

    Christian unity is not based upon agreeing with one another or having the same doctrinal beliefs. Nor is it compromising your beliefs for the sake of unity.

    Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior made us a member of His family, the Body of Christ, and we also became His bride. We were grafted into the vine, the bloodline of Jesus. This made us into an instant blood relative to every Christian throughout time, co-equal with every believer as a brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 5,912 views

    Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

    ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Intercedes

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
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    One of the greatest roles Jesus plays in our lives today is that of an intercessor. After completing His work of salvation on the cross, He ascended to heaven, where He continually prays for His people.

    JESUS INTERCEDES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." – Hebrews 7:25 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:34, John 17:9, Isaiah 53:12, 1 John 2:1, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Is A Shield Around You

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025
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    God is a shield around His children. He protects us from the attacks of the enemy, shields us in times of trouble, defends us against spiritual battles, removes fear, and guarantees our victory. When we rely on Him, no force of darkness can prevail against us.

    GOD IS A SHIELD AROUND YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 3:3 "But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:2, Ephesians 6:16, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,272 views

    Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When God Arises Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 12, 2025
     | 119 views

    The phrase “Let God arise” is a powerful cry for divine intervention. Throughout Scripture, when God arises, His enemies scatter, chains are broken, and impossible situations are turned around.

    WHEN GOD ARISES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 68:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 42:13, Exodus 14:13-14, Judges 5:31, Acts 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “Let God arise” is a powerful cry for divine intervention. Throughout Scripture, when God arises, His enemies scatter, chains are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Adams avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Alan Adams on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    Belief is not a product of ’signs and wonders’ it is a product of faith.

    STRATHMOOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY -- 05-03-01 -- John 4:43-54 / Isaiah 43:1-9a A MATTER OF THE HEART I. Are you confused yet? (You’re probably not alone -- if you’ve given up -- on tracking Jesus’ whereabouts.) 1. You aught to be confused -- because I have found that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Wish You Were Here: Finding Balance In Relationships Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    A plea for healthy balance, beliefs, and boundaries in relationships

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Balance in Relationships Scripture Reading: 2 John 1-13 He was born in Magdeburg, Germany, in 1905, into a family that for 150 years had traveled throughout Europe, performing in city squares and beer halls as acrobats, jugglers, clowns, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    Belief in Jesus brings clarity to our lives.

    BELIEVING IS SEEING John 20.19-31 S: Resurrection C: Belief Pr: BELIEF IN JESUS BRINGS CLARITY TO OUR LIVES. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.19-31 where our relationship with Jesus begins. Type: Inductive I. PEACE (19-20) II. MISSION (21-23) III. UNBELIEF (24-25) IV. WORSHIP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    God Love Us & Has A Plan For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    The second in the series of our five core beliefs.

    God Loves Us & Has a Plan for Us 1 John 4:7-21 * Let’s begin our time by reminding ourselves of what our Core beliefs are. These are the beliefs on which we can build our lives. Read them with me. 1. The Bible is our Guide Book 2. God loves us and has a plan for us 3. All people matter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,721 views

    Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

    All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    We Seek To Honor God In All We Do Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,953 views

    Based on the HBC 4th Core belief.

    We Seek To Honor God in All We Do Matthew 6:24-33 * We are in the fourth week of our five week series on the HBC Core Beliefs. Have you noticed that every belief builds on the foundation of the prior belief. If the first one (The Bible is our guide book) does not become personalized, then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    About The Sovereign Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,233 views

    A sermon series on the major theological beliefs in Christianity.

    Series – “Does It Matter What You Believe?” Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV “About the Sovereign” Deuteronomy 6:4-15 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist